I have my dates set up for boot camp and fs a-school, I was just wondering what happens after graduating boot camp. Do I get leave and how much? what about after a-school? planning on getting married right after boot camp while my family will be together.how does it work? we submit our certificate to where? how does the processing go?doing a court wedding, hopefully in VA and save of for a traditional wedding in the near future.

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CoochTrusted MemberModeratorPosts:5304

11 Feb 2012 11:07 AM

You will get the standard 5 days of leave before you have to travel to Petaluma. The travel time will depend on your mode of travel, and that will be handled while you are in basic training. You will then report to Petaluma. If your school doesn't start for a few weeks, you will be assigned to work for the MAA, doing various duties. After A school you will have earned more leave, so you SHOULD be able to take some then. It really depends on how quickly your next unit needs you to report. If you get married after boot camp, you will need to submit your marriage certificate along with your spouse's birth certificate and social to the personnel people at Petaluma when you get there. Please understand that your spouse will not go with you to Petaluma because you will only be there temporarily. Your spouse will be able to move with you after A school though.

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skitdu671Basic MemberPosts:124

11 Feb 2012 01:50 PM

Thank you, I do understand she cant come with me, i just want to have all the paperwork before i leave to a-school. so ill minus all the travel time, ill have 3 days to get married after boot camp.

Do something every day that you don't want to do; this is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of doing your duty without pain.
~ Mark Twain

Old Guard2Moderator / Trusted MemberForum Supreme!Posts:12572

11 Feb 2012 08:34 PM

Check your states laws on marriage licenses... You might have to get it before you leave for boot if there is a wait time, you might not be able to get it done in time. Also, don't get your licenses too early, some states the license is only good for 30 days and you'll be gone for longer than that! So please just be sure to check the laws on marriage licenses! Every state is a bit different.

There is no waiting period in VA for marriage liscenes. Since that was the state you mentioned wanting a formal wedding in, I assume that's where you are.

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skitdu671Basic MemberPosts:124

12 Feb 2012 08:19 AM

Thank you, And no I am joining out of Hawaii but my family is moving to VA So I was thinking of doing it there and my gf will come out and see me graduate and her family meet us in VA and we do it there, immediate family only. I just want to make sure I can do it in the little time I'll have. Im swearing in on the 27th this month, leaving for boot camp April 24 and my FS a-school starts July 22. I'm pushing myself to run as much as possible and do as much s/u and p/u but I know the swim test is gona kick my behind. Challenge accepted.

Do something every day that you don't want to do; this is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of doing your duty without pain.
~ Mark Twain

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